Chapter 33: Chapter 33

"Have you been ignoring me?" Tyler asked on the other line. "No! Of course not, why would you think that Ty?"

"You haven't been answering my calls. And it's been a week. Is there something you're upset about ?" He asked calmly and I felt so guilty for not calling him since last week. Actually I did try the call him but I knew Nick would have a fit so I just sent him a message. I'd been avoiding his calls since then.

"I'm so sorry, I was quite sick and my phone broke , I just got a new one. I should have called you.."

"Yeah ,you should. I was worried sick. And Tammy isn't picking any of my calls either. Is she okay?"

"Yeah, she's good.. uh, we're not on speaking terms right now.." "Oh. Wanna tell me what happened?"

"I'd rather not, If you don't mind.."

"No problem. So how have you been? When am I gonna see you again?" I heard the enthusiasm in his tone. I wanted to see him too but I don't want Nick knowing.

"Uhh, I'll call you so we can meet up okay? How have you been? How's the business?" I asked eagerly.

"It's great. You should come to the vineyard, I'll make wine just for you .." "Really? I'm coming then!" I told him before I heard someone walk into the

kitchen. Harry was dressed in a shirt and cargo pants. I asked him why he never went to work and he said he wanted to spend time with me. Strange right? And he also said ,sometimes he likes working from home. It was awkward hearing that from him but I just smiled.

What Jasmine said about a picture kept creeping into my mind. I wanted to find out what he was hiding and I was determined to do so. When he's in his office later this evening, I'll sneak up and see for myself . Hopefully he doesn't catch me!

"Who's that?" He asked again and I realized I had zoomed out thinking about my plan.

"Uh, it's my friend, Tyler.."

"Hmm. The one who got you sick ?" He asked with his brows furrowed. I rolled my eyes

"He didn't get me sick, he just happened to be present when I got sick."

"Ari? You there ? I've been talking for a whole minute!" I heard Ty on the other line.

"I'm sorry! Gosh Ty, this is bad timing. Would you mind me calling you later?" "Really Ari? The minute I'm able to talk to you.. you have to hang up. What's

keeping you busy?" I could feel his irritation.

"It's just work, I promise I'll call you. I gotta go! Byeee" I said hanging up. I put the phone in my back pocket and looked at Harry.

"I can tell why that asshole doesn't like him.." I heard him mutter putting his hands in his pockets.

"Aren't you tired of staying home? We can go somewhere if you want, you're no longer sick right?"

Home? His house, my home? Is he dreaming?

"No no!" I said too quickly and he raised his brows. "I'm good but I'd rather not go out. Its alright if you wanna go out though."

"Are you sure? Because we could do something here too. It's nothing important.." It was already past 4pm and I had breakfast later than him because he woke up extra early because of a call. After that, he went to his office for another business meeting while I stayed in the kitchen catching up with my friends.

"No, you go out.. I don't need a babysitter. Thank you for staying with me this whole time. It means a lot.." I told him with a smile. He smiled back and stalked to me giving me a kiss on my cheek.

"I'll see you later princess. Cook for me?" Say please idiot.

"Of course." I said smiling back instead. He grabbed his keys from the counter and left.

"I'll make dinner quickly so I can run up to his room and check...." I told myself washing my hands. I thought of the quickest meal I could make and I decided on stir fry noodles but there weren't any noodles in the house!

"Ughhh!" I groaned in frustration. I checked again and ended up making steak and egg sandwich. Took me longer than 30 minutes !

He'll soon be home! It's already 5:30! Go girl go! Shut up please. For just one second.

I told my subconscious rolling my eyes. I should have really let jasmine help out today..

I cleaned the kitchen and went upstairs to his room. I checked the corridors If there was an imaginary person watching me. I entered his room and immediately memories of what happened came rushing like a tornado.

My eyes were filled with tears and I wanted to run out of the room and cry myself to sleep because of the mess I've gotten myself into. I took a deep breath and began my search. I started under the bed—nothing. In his closet—nothing. In his bathroom— nothing. In his cupboards—nothing.

I was already exhausted from all the checking and making sure everywhere was as normal as before. I checked everywhere and anywhere but I couldn't find anything !

Maybe Jasmine was just making up stories or maybe it was just gossip as usual. I huffed in frustration and annoyance when I saw a painting above his bed. Maybe it's behind that painting? I got on the bed and just when I was about to take the painting off the wall, I heard the door downstairs open.

He's home! Go! Go! Run!

I quickly put the painting back and fixed his bed as quick as possible. I heard him coming up the stairs. I was leaving his room when my dress got stuck on the door.

No! No! This can't be happening to me! Why only now?

His footsteps were getting closer. I pulled my dress away and it got torn! I shut his door as quickly as possible and ran to catch up with him. He was on the last stair and I almost fell on him when he held me firmly.

"Hey hey.. what's wrong?" He asked calmly looking me into my eyes. My hair was a mess. I was breathing fast and the cloth of my torn dress was in my hands.

"N-nothing..how was your day?" I asked steadying myself looking back into his eyes so he would look away but he didn't.

That's a first! Is he okay?

"It was amazing baby. What were you doing? Your hair is a mess..." he said slowly coming up the stairs.

"I-I w-was just..."

"You're so beautiful Cami.."he said , his breath an inch from mine and that's when I got the alcohol reeking in his breath.

No wonder! He looked very weird!

"Cami? Who's that?" I asked him and he looked at me with a smile and kissed my neck.

"Stop! What are you doing?" I shrieked and pushed him away but he didn't budge "Shhh baby. Just let me kiss you.." he said trying to kiss my lips and I turned away

pushing him.

What is he doing? Who's this Cami?

"Noo Harry, stop it. I'm not Cami." I told him firmly and he looked at me for a while as if contemplating on what I said. He smiled pulling me to his chest.

"You're still trying to play hard-to-get Cami? You know it doesn't work anymore baby...just..just let me.." he said trying insistently to kiss me. I kept pushing him but he was so strong. Was he about to violate me? More than he's done already? Tears started welling in my eyes when he kissed my neck again. I screamed so loud he pulled back. A teardrop fell on my face and he looked taken aback.

"I'm not Cami! Whoever the hell she is!" I yelled at him feeling relieved he was away from me.

"I-I'm sorry, I've had too much to drink. Forgive me. I'll head to bed now." He said and walked to his room.

I walked to mine and fell on the bed and cried for what would have happened.

There were 4 missed calls from Nick. I was still crying when I decided that I had had enough.

It's not worth it. When Nick comes back, I'll tell him truth . Everything. I slept with that conviction in my mind.

*******

The next morning was as awkward as ever. He came down in a tank top and sweatpants and looked everywhere but in my direction.

Not like I wanted him to anyway.

I was going to leave the kitchen when he called out. "What happened yesterday?" He asked drinking his coffee.

Was he really gone pretend he didn't remember?

"You tried kissing me and you kept calling me Cami. Who is she? An ex-girlfriend?" "I did? Forgive me. That was the alcohol speaking. I'm not interested in you that

way. And She's none of your business." Asshole is back guys!

"Really? You're not interested in me?" I asked him not believing one bit. I didn't care if he liked me a not but I knew he was lying.

"No. What did you think? I don't mix business with pleasure princess." "Yet you still call me 'princess' " I said and he set his jaw in a hard line.

"Forget everything that happened yesterday. It won't repeat itself . Excuse me." He said turning on his heel and walking up stairs. I didn't care anymore. Because I was goin to tell Nick the truth and this will all be over. I'll have a free conscience. I just hope he won't hate me.

Who's Cami though ? I was honestly very curious about her. Was she the girl he kept comparing me to? Was she his ex girlfriend? If so,what happened and where is she? He said something about her always playing hard to get.. did he love her? Is that why he's so cruel? Is she the girl Jasmine told me about? Was it her picture hidden behind that painting? There were so many questions running through my mind.

Soon enough, Harry came down the stairs in his suit and well styled hair. Looking good.

Not as good as my caro though..

I guess he was going to work today. He was avoiding me and I knew he felt embarrassed about his actions yesterday. He looked at me briefly before saying "You don't mind being home alone right? I'll be back for lunch." He told me and I just nodded while inwardly rolling my eyes.

"Great. Later" He said and left the house. I sat still for a while thinking of how to break the news to Nick. I made lunch and took a nap on the couch in the living room.

I don't know how long I slept but I was having an amazing dream. Someone was kissing my cheek, then my forehead, then my chin, then my nose, then my neck.

Why wasn't he kissing my lips? I want to be kissed on my lips! It felt so good to be true...

I slowly opened my eyes and the brown eyes I had craved for so long stared right

back at me.

Nick? Is this a dream? I closed my eyes again and opened them blinking twice.

It was really him! In the flesh! I held his face in my hands and touched him as if making sure he was real.

"Cara.." He said in a deep husky voice that brought a smile to my lips. I sat up and jumped on him making him fall and land on the carpet with me over him.

"Nick! I've missed you so much! When did you get here? I couldn't answer your calls yesterday, I was already sleeping! How was the meeting? And your flight?

And—"

"Hey hey hey chatterbox. One question at a time okay? And I'll answer you later.

I'm enjoying this position we're in.."

"Oh!" I said my cheeks flushing red. I was straddling him and his hands were on my waist. Just one minute and he's already making me blush so hard!

"I missed seeing that blush on your face. I'm happy you liked my surprise. It was hell without you baby.." he said pulling me closer to him. "Are you feeling better?"

"Yea. I'm fine now doc." I told him smiling. He smiled back showing his white teeth "Won't you reward me for being a good doctor? Huh?" He said wiggling his brows

suggestively and I laughed pinching his arms. "Ouch! That hurts baby.."

"I'm sorry Caro." I said not meaning it at all still grinning like a maniac. I then remembered what I had to tell him and dropped the smile

"You okay?" He asked seriously and I nodded. "I-I have to tell you something.."

"What is it?"

"Umm...I-I.. uh.." i was panicking and I heard a bottle of champagne fall to the ground and break into a million pieces.

"What the fuck." Harry stood looking at Nick and I on the carpet of his living room. What the actual fuck...

********* Sorry

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